Support and History Volunteers Needed

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Cause:

Civic

Skills:

Cleaning Inside/Trash/Yard Work

When:

Ongoing

Location:

416 E. Howard Street , Bellefonte 16823

Age Preferences:

18-25

26-54

55+

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More opportunities with Bellefonte Cemetery Association: Union Cemetery

Volunteer at Union Cemetery. There are many ways to help preserve this historic cemetery.    We can always use support, either in person or virtually.

Support Committee

  • Fundraise for items such as benches

  • Work with local officials to help plan events in the cemetery

  • Donate helpful items such as trimmers, blowers, mowers

  • Recruit volunteers for the cemetery 

  • Coordinate volunteer activities during special events 

  • Coordinate special projects (i.e Adopt-a-plot)

Help with History

  • Audit all graves (requires walking of the cemetery)

  • Research and documentation of all internments

  • Research and document cemetery history 

  • Serve as guides who educate the public

  • Provide walking tours for visitors

Maintain and Beautify the Hallowed Grounds

  • Help with mowing and trimming

  • Help with cleaning and repairing of headstones

  • Adopt or sponsor a plot

  • Straighten flags

  • Sponsor plot and maintain it all year long